Respiratory Medicine

The Department of Respiratory Medicine at DESUN is a highly specialized division providing a full range of services to cater to the special needs of those with pulmonary and respiratory ailments. It is fully equipped to effectively deal with disorders such as :

• Respiratory Infections
• Lung Cancer
• Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseases
• Bronchial Asthma
• Respiratory Insufficiency and more

DESUN's Department of Respiratory Medicine also provides support for :

• Lung Cancer
• Pneumonia
• Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseases
• Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency
• Interstitial Pneumonia
• Bronchial Asthma
• Bronchiectasis
• Pulmonary Tuberculosis
• Atypical Mycobacterial Infection

Pulmonology or Respiratory Medicine involves diseases and conditions affecting the lungs and evaluation of patients who present with breathlessness, cough, chest pain, wheezing, chest tightness, snoring, sleepiness etc.

Types Of Respiratory Diseases :

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

  COPD is a common lung disease that blocks the airflow and makes it difficult to breathe. Damage to the lungs from COPD is very severe. Emphysema and Bronchitis are the two most common COPD conditions. Shortness of breath, wheezing and chronic cough are some of the symptoms of COPD. Since COPD symptoms do not appear till significant lung damage has already been done, most patients living with COPD do not come in for treatment till it reaches a critical point.

• Asthma

  Asthma is a condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Asthma can be minor or it can interfere with daily activities. In some cases, it may lead to a life-threatening attack. Asthma may cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough and wheezing. The symptoms may sometimes flare up and can become fatal.

• Pulmonary Fibrosis

  Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more difficult for the lungs to work properly. As pulmonary fibrosis worsens, the patient becomes progressively move towards more short of breath. Pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by many conditions including chronic inflammatory processes (sarcoidosis, Wegener's granulomatosis), infections and environmental agents (asbestos, silica, exposure to certain gases).

• Pneumonia

  Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. The lungs are made up of small sacs called alveoli, which fill with air when a healthy person breathes. When an individual has pneumonia, the alveoli are filled with pus and fluid, which makes breathing painful and limits oxygen intake. Pneumonia is caused by a number of infectious agents, including viruses, bacteria and fungi. Pneumonia can become fatal if not treated in its early stages.

Why DESUN?

Respiratory diseases in recent times have become a global epidemic. Respiratory diseases consist of asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia and lung cancer. At DESUN hospital we understand the importance of Pulmonology and have a dedicated department delivering comprehensive consultations to diagnose the right path and ensure a better quality of life. Prevention & early detection along with state-of-the-art care backed up by outdoor doctor services to ensure holistic care.

• Specialist Team

  Respiratory problems are a mix of various external and environmental factors. Our team of experienced chest specialists helps in diagnosis and timely critical treatment.

• Advanced Infrastructure

  State of the art medical facilities equipped to handle all types of diagnosis.

• Experienced Doctors

  Our outdoor specialist doctors are highly experienced experts in every field & trained in the latest procedures to ensure early diagnosis & treatment.

• NABL Accredited Pathology

  Ours is one of the largest NABL Pathology Labs in Kolkata equipped to perform in-house superspeciality tests for quick review.

• NABH

  NABH was granted to Desun Hospital for Excellence in Quality Care for for 3 Consecutive times in 7 Years.

• Widest TPA Assistance 

  We have tie ups with the widest range of TPA service providers to enable on time processing. Expert teams of TPA patient management help patient and patient parties with required information and documentation.

• High Speed Eemergency Unit

  Our fast paced emergency unit ensures quick response in starting treatment and ensuring that the treating doctor attends the patient even if it’s at 2’o’clock in the night.

• Transparent Billing 

  We ensure affordable and transparent pricing, for high quality health care services without compromising on patient care.